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How life-changing moments in Canada and the Philippines forged Burnaby council candidate Maita Santiago
The Burnaby Citizens Association member has a track record of advocating for marginalized people.
Staff writer Carlito Pablo lives in Vancouver. On sunny weekends, he and his family are usually found on beaches and in parks. A journalist who formerly worked in Manila, he's a proud new Canadian.